Rugby Nova Scotia Provincial Performance Coach

**Rugby Nova Scotia**

**Provincial Performance Coach**

**About Rugby NS**: As the Provincial Sport Organization for Rugby, Rugby NS is dedicated to the

advancement, encouragement, promotion, administration, development and coordination of

the sport of rugby.

**Position**:The Provincial Performance Coach will be leading Rugby Nova Scotia's high
- performance and excellence programs to ensure identified players are supported to continue to

develop with the goal to achieve national selection. They will support the Nova Scotia Pathway

Initiative (NSPPI) and help athletes develop appropriately through the Long-Term Development

Plan.

**Reports To**:Executive Director

**Location**:Halifax, Nova Scotia

**Hours**: 35 hours per week, with the possibility of working evenings and weekends as required.

**About the Role**:The Provincial Performance Coach will be responsible for the following:

- Lead all High-Performance Rugby Programs (Provincial teams, Keltics Academy, Ignite,

NexGen Athletes) within Nova Scotia
- Act as Director for Provincial Programs (responsible for selecting coaching staff from the

U15 to Senior Level)
- Plan, facilitate and evaluate the delivery of the Keltics Academy Program and the Ignite

Program; acting as the lead for these initiatives.
- Ensure players are developing appropriately through the Long-Term Development (LTD)

Plan, and are being identified for Rugby Canada national programs.
- Leading provincial and Atlantic talent identification camps semi-annually to allow for

national identification of Nova Scotia athletes.
- In conjunction with the Technical Director, establish Rugby Nova Scotia’s pathway for

players, coaches and match officials.
- Coordinate with CSI Atlantic sport science staff, National Team staff, Rugby Canada,

coaches, other experts and PSO’s to deliver modern and relevant programs within the

Rugby NS high performance program structure.
- Identification and development of high-performance rugby coaches in Nova Scotia.

The Provincial Performance Coach will assist Rugby NS in the following:

- Support Technical Director as required
- Support Sport Development Tool Report
- Assist with special events (Test Matches, Tournaments, etc.) as required
- Participate in National and Inter-Provincial committees as required
- Assist the Technical Director in building awareness for programs, pathways, and

opportunities that Rugby NS has.
- Planning, budgeting and reporting on all high performance programs and initiatives.

**Qualifications**
- NCCP Comp. Dev/World Rugby Level 3 or actively working to complete
- Extensive coaching experience at a high level (Provincial/National)
- World Rugby Educator - Coach or Match Official
- Criminal Background Check & Child Abuse Registry
- NCCP Safe Sport Trained and understanding of the Universal Code of Conduct for

Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS)
- Valid Driver's License
- Must be eligible to work in Canada

**Competencies**
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working with stakeholders and volunteers
- Strong Communication Skills
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Proven ability to address and manage conflict.
- Strong technical aptitude and experience working with Google Suite (e.g., Word, Excel,

PowerPoint, etc.)
- Experience with social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

How to Apply:
Rugby Nova Scotia values aim to align with that of World Rugby and the diversity and inclusivity

Descent, Black Nova Scotians and other Racially Visible Persons, Persons Living with Disabilities,

Gender Diverse Persons and members of other historically underrepresented communities.

Rugby Nova Scotia encourages all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through

accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us. All applicants must be able to

provide a criminal record check.